BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions, along…
TYF, IDERA Environmental Sanitation Corps Join Lagos Monthly Sanitation Exercise in Amuwo-Odofin
Think Yoruba First, through its IDERA Environmental Sanitation Corps, joined forces with partners for the Lagos State monthly environmental sanitation exercise, aimed at promoting a cleaner and healthier community. The...
BREAKING: House of Reps Passes Executive Bill on State Police with 311 Votes
The House of Representatives has passed the executive bill seeking to establish state police services, with 311 lawmakers…
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Rewards Outstanding Students, Teachers with Cash, Employment
Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has honoured outstanding students, teachers, and NYSC award recipients, rewarding academic excellence…
Oyo Assembly Approves Makinde’s 32-Day Leave, Deputy to Take Over
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave…
Court Sentences Three to Life Imprisonment for Kidnapping 46 Oriire Schoolchildren, Teachers
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Abdulrazak Umar (Abu Khalifa), Yunusa Musa (Yunusa bin Musa), and…
BREAKING: Court Restrains EFCC from Investigating Oyo State Finances, Describes Request as ‘Fishing Expedition’
The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from proceeding with…
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BREAKING: Niger Governor Sacks All Fulani District Heads, Replaces with Indigenous Nupe Chiefs
In a historic and sweeping move, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has dismissed all Fulani district heads,…
Former Kano Governor Kabiru Gaya Set to Return to APC Days After Losing NDC Senatorial Ticket
Former Kano State Governor and prominent National Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, Senator Kabiru Gaya, is set to return…
South West Leads VAT Contributions with N2.16 Trillion, North East Receives More Than It Generates – FAAC Data Shows
The South West emerged as Nigeria’s highest Value Added Tax contributing geopolitical zone during the first half of…
TYF Mourns Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi, Condoles Ooni, Royal Family
Think Yoruba First has extended its heartfelt condolences to His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ogunwusi…
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Nigerien Army foils terrorist attack in Tillabéri, destroys two kamikaze drones
The Nigerien Army has repelled an attack by an armed terrorist group in Bouloundjounga village, Tillabéri Region, Niger…
NDLEA declares ‘developers’ drug kingpin Nnamuka Uchenna, Ekechi Franklin, Nnamuka Ifeanyi and Emmanuella Chinoso wanted, freezes N9.8bn linked to syndicate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared alleged drug kingpin Nnamuka Uchenna and three of his…
SECURITY ALERT: Local reports indicate that a black helicopter was sighted over Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State before flying towards the forest corridor connecting Yagba West with Danikun in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The reports allege that the aircraft is being used to supply armed groups operating across parts of Kogi,…
BREAKING: Gbajabiamila Files N15bn Defamation Suit Over Alleged N27.3bn Grant Kickback Claim
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi…
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Column: Class Will Always Take Care of Its Own. By Bolarinwa Ayoola
A few weeks ago, I participated in a discussion on a WhatsApp group dedicated to political discourse. The…
OPINION BY JAMIU AJIBOYE OWOLABI: S.L. Akintola: A Victim of Military Coup
“Yoruba Ronu” is a powerful phrase that has travelled across generations in Yorubaland. It is both a warning…
Trump Approves Free Entry for Americans to Over 110 Tourist Sites in 2026 Under ‘America-First’ Policy
December 7, 2025By Ayinde Adeleke U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a new entry-access policy that will grant…
OPINION BY ADEMOLA ADEKUSIBE: How Other Regions Are Quietly Arming Themselves Due To The Southwest’s Economic And Political Influence
By Ademola Adekusibe In Nigeria today, calamity has become an almost constant companion. Violence, abduction, and terror are…
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BREAKING: Tinubu’s Economic Miracle: Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $51.86 Billion, Highest in 17 Years – Surpasses CBN Target
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $51.86 billion, marking their highest level in more than 17 years and…
DAWN Commission Partners EOYNA to Drive Diaspora Investment into Southwest
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with Egbe Omo Yoruba…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price to N1,175 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price to N1,175 per litre, a move expected to ease…
Ondo State Set for Industrial Revolution as Dangote Unveils Nigeria’s Biggest Industrial Free Trade Zone
By Ademola Adekusibe15 June, 2026 The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed plans to…
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University of Ibadan Appoints Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as 14th Substantive Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th…
YORUBA EXCELLENCE SHINES AS EKITI AND KWARA STUDENTS LEAD TEAM NIGERIA TO GOLD AT 2026 SPELLING BEE WORLD CUP IN SHANGHAI
Nigeria has recorded a major breakthrough on the international academic stage as students from Ekiti and Kwara States…
At 64, Yoruba Man John Adesoye Makes History as Newly Registered Nurse in UK – A Testament to Yoruba Resilience
John Adesoye, a 64-year-old Yoruba man, has achieved a major milestone after qualifying as a registered nurse in…
Ekiti indigene Daniella Owoeye, 2026 JAMB highest scorer, receives ₦1 million scholarship
Daniella Owoeye, an indigene of Ekiti State who emerged as the highest scorer in the 2026 Unified Tertiary…
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Spain Wins 2026 World Cup with 1-0 Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain secured their second World Cup title on Sunday, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense final…
Argentina Stun England with Two Late Goals to Reach World Cup Final
Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup semi-final, with Lautaro Martinez heading…
BREAKING 🌍⚽: 9 of 10 African Teams Advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, the Highest of Any Confederation
Africa leads all confederations with 9 of 10 teams reaching the Round of 32 at the FIFA World…
975 Career Goals for Cristiano Ronaldo – Still Rewriting History at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy logic. At 41 years old, he has now scored 975 career goals for…
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Bus Aunty Gets UK PM’s Endorsement! Bemi Orojuogun Meets Andy Burnham as He Announces £2 Bus Fare Cap Across England
Nigerian-born content creator Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as ‘London Bus Aunty,’ has received a major endorsement from the…
Tinubu Appoints Fayose Chairman of Rural Electrification Agency, 25 Others to Federal Boards
President Bola Tinubu has approved 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, including the appointment…
FCT Police Arrest Four Officers for Extorting N53,000 from ICPC Chairman at Illegal Checkpoint
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has detained four of its officers for allegedly extorting N53,000 from Dr.…
OYINKANSOLA BADEJO-OKUSANYA ELECTED FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION IN HISTORIC BREAKTHROUGH
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has made history by becoming the first woman to be elected President of the Nigerian Bar…
ALAAFIN OF OYO, OBA ABIMBOLA AKEEM OWOADE I, CONDOLES WITH OONI OF IFE OVER THE DEMISE OF HIS SENIOR BROTHER
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has extended heartfelt condolences to the…
COURT GRANTS MIYETTI ALLAH PRESIDENT BELLO BODEJO ₦2 BILLION BAIL IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASE
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore,…
YORUBA INNOVATION SHINES: SAHEED AZEEZ DEVELOPS YARN GPT, NIGERIA’S AI MODEL ADVANCING INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES
In a powerful demonstration of Yoruba excellence in technology, software developer Saheed Azeez has created YarnGPT, a groundbreaking…
LAGOS CULTURAL HERITAGE: Eyo Arms Pay Courtesy Visit to Ogboni Iduntafa Palace Following Passing of Olori Eyo Laba Alakete Pupa
In a solemn display of tradition, unity, and cultural continuity, members of the Eyo Arms yesterday paid a…